David gets back on the open mic horse and does a post mortem.

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After receiving brutally honest feedback from a high school friend about my last episode being "boring and no laughs," I've rekindled my creative fire and am preparing for my first stage performance in weeks. This episode walks through my process of mining previous conversations for comedic material, sharing the awkward, honest moments of parenthood that make perfect stand-up fodder.

• Responding to criticism with renewed commitment to quality content
• My 11-year-old asking if I masturbate while watching golf, demonstrating today's kids' startling directness
• The generational divide between shame-filled adolescence and modern kids' openness
• Workshopping potential bits about Z Cavaricci pants, existential capitalism, and prison sexuality
• Reflections on boys' sensitivity and how they change during puberty
• The contrast between my admission of fear as a child versus my son's comfort with vulnerability

Next week I'll be performing on stage and recording my reactions immediately after – stay tuned for that adventure.

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David tracks the messy evolution of his act, from joking about kratom and morphine drips to nearly launching a debate show on illicit substances. Along the way he revisits a live “Armchair Expert” set that almost tempted Dax Shepard off the wagon, questions why certain highs are illegal, and brainstorms a future lineup that jumps from psychedelics to tennis and gambling.

Book mentioned: Drug Use for Grownups by Dr. Carl L. Hart

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